Signed “The call for targeted sanctions on the Guinean junta” petition organized by Avaaz.org.
Over 150 civilians were killed when the military opened fire on a peaceful pro-democracy rally in the West African country of Guinea. Women were raped and people were bayoneted on the streets as they tried to escape — a terrifying message to a nation crying out to elect a democratic, civilian government for the first time.
2 October 2009